NS-310 Culturally Competent Care of the Older Adult
This online course concentrates on the physical, psychosocial, and spiritual needs of older adults and the nurse’s role in promoting healthy aging. Patterns of normal aging and common health problems of elders are discussed. The concept of cultural competence in assessment and nursing care for the older adult is emphasized. Focus is placed on strategies of planned change, advocacy, and referral as the elderly adapt to age-related changes and chronic illness. The Institute of Medicine’s (IOM) and Quality and Safety Education for Nurses (QSEN) core competencies related to interprofessional collaboration is applied through Advancing Care Excellence for Seniors - (ACES) –based case studies. Students examine best-evidence practices in providing culturally competent care for the older adult.
Credits
2